Lead RBT / Scheduler

Children's Specialized ABA; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Specialized ABA in Clark, NJ is seeking a Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) & Scheduling Coordinator. This on-site, full-time role runs from 7:30am to 4pm, supporting therapists, families, and administrative leadership to ensure timely, compliant services.

The position emphasizes CR systems oversight, onboarding, curriculum planning, and coordination of schedules, with opportunities to lead newsletters and classroom activities while maintaining high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Active RBT certification and eligibility for supervision.
• Experience leading or coordinating ABA therapy teams.
• Strong scheduling and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced CR systems onboarding and support.
• Coordinate training, workflows, and staff development.
• Develop and distribute monthly newsletters aligned with goals.
• Plan weekly classroom activities and curriculum enhancements.
• Maintain classroom organization systems and ensure program compliance.
• Lead daily schedule planning and resource allocation.
• Forecast inventory and manage supply needs.
• Lead parent communication protocols and engagement.
• Design retention programs and employee recognition initiatives.
• Deliver advanced ABA services in individual or group formats.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

Leadership

Communication

ABA therapy delivery

Education

RBT certification

Tools

Central Reach (CR)

Job description

Description

About Children’s Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is part of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence. We serve children with ASD by combining clinical innovation, whole-child care, and personalized therapy.

At Children’s Specialized ABA, we envision a future where every child diagnosed with autism has access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential. Our vision is built on four core values:

• Inclusivity: We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences.
• Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for all children with Autism.
• Connection: We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism.
• Quality and Safety: We invest in research and training to provide cutting-edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve.

Join Us as a Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) & Scheduling Coordinator!

The Lead Registered Behavior Technician & Scheduling Coordinator provides advanced clinical support and operational leadership. This position delivers professional ABA services and manages critical operational systems that ensure therapists (RBTs), clients, and clinicians are appropriately scheduled. The role uses independent judgment to support treatment integrity, supervise classroom organization standards, and coordinate schedules that protect medically necessary services and compliance requirements. This position represents a key communication point for families, BCBAs, and administrative leadership regarding daily schedule changes and center support.

Work Location & Hours:

This is a full-time position on-site in our Clark EI Center. The core hours for this position are 7:30am to 4pm.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide advanced Central Reach (CR) systems oversight, including onboarding
• support, training coordination, workflow development, and continuous improvement for new staff
• Design, develop, and distribute monthly organizational newsletters, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and communication strategy.
• Develop, implement, and supervise weekly classroom activities, curriculum
• enhancements, and craft-based programming to ensure clinical and educational consistency.
• Oversee and maintain strategic classroom organization systems, optimize learning environments, and ensure compliance with program standards.
• Provide leadership for daily schedule planning, ensuring efficient resource allocation and coordination across classrooms.
• Oversee supply chain needs by forecasting, requesting, and managing inventory, ensuring operational readiness.
• Lead structured parent communication protocols, developing standards for ongoing engagement, supply needs, and program updates.
• Support employee engagement initiatives by designing, coordinating, and evaluating retention programs and recognition efforts.
• Deliver advanced ABA services in individual or group formats, applying professional judgment within established treatment frameworks.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is $51,000.00- $53,000.00 per year.

Final compensation will be based on a range of factors, such as your skills, education, experience, certifications, market conditions, and internal equity. All offers are made in alignment with applicable federal and state laws.

Children’s Specialized ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.?